29 days in Louisiana Itinerary
29 days in Louisiana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Louisiana tour itinerary maker
Start: New York City
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New Orleans
— 6 nights
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Baton Rouge
— 5 nights
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Lafayette
— 4 nights
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Lake Charles
— 4 nights
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Natchitoches
— 3 nights
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Shreveport
— 3 nights
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Monroe
— 3 nights
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End: New York City
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New Orleans
— 6 nights
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The Big Easy
Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at The National WWII Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Our Sacred Stories, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, and stop by Frenchmen Street.
To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip planner.
New York City to New Orleans is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from New York City in November since evenings lows in New Orleans dip to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Baton Rouge.
Things to do in New Orleans
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Baton Rouge
— 5 nights
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Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. Get out of town with these interesting Baton Rouge side-trips: Adam's Cypress Swamp Driftwood Family Museum and Art Gallery (in Pierre Part), Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (in Darrow) and Madewood Plantation (in Napoleonville). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Oak Alley Plantation, contemplate the long history of Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site, stroll around North Boulevard Town Square, and brush up on your military savvy at USS Kidd.
To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Baton Rouge travel route planning tool.
Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in November, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Baton Rouge travel route planning tool.
Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in November, plan for somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lafayette.
Things to do in Baton Rouge
Side Trips
Vacherie, Nottoway Plantation, Adam's Cypress Swamp Driftwood Family Museum and Art Gallery, Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, Madewood Plantation
Find places to stay Nov 8 — 13:
Highlights from your trip
Lafayette
— 4 nights
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Lafayette is a city located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. When in Lafayette, make a side trip to see Avery island in Avery Island, approximately Avery Island away. And it doesn't end there: paddle through the water with Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours, get to know the fascinating history of Vermilionville, don't miss a visit to Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cathedral of St John the Evangelist.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette trip builder tool.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Charles.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Lafayette trip builder tool.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Charles.
Things to do in Lafayette
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 13 — 17:
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Lake Charles
— 4 nights
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Lake Charles is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. Go for a jaunt from Lake Charles to Jennings to see Tupper Museum about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: play a few rounds at Gray Plantation, examine the collection at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, stroll around Millennium Park, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bayou Rum Distillery.
To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lake Charles road trip planning app.
Getting from Lafayette to Lake Charles by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. November in Lake Charles sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel to Natchitoches.
To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lake Charles road trip planning app.
Getting from Lafayette to Lake Charles by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. November in Lake Charles sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel to Natchitoches.
Things to do in Lake Charles
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 17 — 21:
Highlights from your trip
Natchitoches
— 3 nights
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Natchitoches is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. When in Natchitoches, make a side trip to see Louisiana Political Museum in Winnfield, approximately Winnfield away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store, pause for some serene contemplation at The Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception, see the interesting displays at Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, and don't miss a visit to American Cemetery.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Natchitoches trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Natchitoches in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Lake Charles in November, plan for slightly colder nights in Natchitoches, with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Shreveport.
To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Natchitoches trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Lake Charles to Natchitoches in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Lake Charles in November, plan for slightly colder nights in Natchitoches, with lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Shreveport.
Things to do in Natchitoches
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 21 — 24:
Highlights from your trip
Shreveport
— 3 nights
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Shreveport is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana and the 113th-largest city in the United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Shreveport: Minden (Dorcheat Historical Museum & Germantown Colony Museum). The adventure continues: try to win big at Margaritaville Resort Casino, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, admire the masterpieces at Meadows Museum of Art, and sample the tasty concoctions at Great Raft Brewing.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Shreveport route app.
Getting from Natchitoches to Shreveport by car takes about 1.5 hours. November in Shreveport sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Monroe.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Shreveport route app.
Getting from Natchitoches to Shreveport by car takes about 1.5 hours. November in Shreveport sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to travel to Monroe.
Things to do in Shreveport
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 24 — 27:
Highlights from your trip
Monroe
— 3 nights
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Monroe is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monroe: Southern Heritage Air Foundation (in Tallulah), Lincoln Parish Park (in Ruston) and Poverty Point World Heritage Site (in Epps). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, test your team's savvy at Southern Escape Room, and stroll through Biedenharn Museum & Gardens.
To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Monroe online day trip planner.
You can drive from Shreveport to Monroe in 2 hours. November in Monroe sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Monroe online day trip planner.
You can drive from Shreveport to Monroe in 2 hours. November in Monroe sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 45°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Monroe
Side Trips
Find places to stay Nov 27 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
Louisiana travel guide
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.
